South Bay Birth

My appointments with Laura at South Bay Birth were the highlight of my pregnancy honestly! The office is such a cute and welcoming environment and there is a huge library of books to check out. I always felt well-informed, cared for, and I loved the feeling of being comfortable enough to chat about anything and everything. My questions and concerns through emails and texts were always responded to promptly and thoroughly. I was provided with plentiful resources, from local lactation consultants to birthing classes that were tailored to my individual needs.

This was my first child and my birthing experience went better than I could have ever imagined, with minimal intervention but always feeling safe, secure and comfortable knowing Laura was present. I gave birth in the bedroom in the birth center and it was a calming environment where I was supplied with high quality food and drink, comfy pillows and blankets, a speaker for my music, and relaxed dim lighting. And of course there is the most amazing giant tub with room for 2 (soon to be 3).

Postpartum care was more than I expected with my wonderful midwife and doula coming to my home to check on my baby and myself. Both physically and emotionally I felt supported at all times from pregnancy to birth to postpartum. I highly recommend Laura and will definitely be returning for my next pregnancy!

My first birth was in hospital, traumatic experience. I knew for my second I wanted a home birth. I search near my area for a midwife and came across this company. Laura & Tasha (at the time. Tasha no longer works here) my second child was with southbay. They helped me with conception, analyze labs, monitored pregnancy and delivered our healthy boy. Such a wonderful experience. My only complaint, was how much LAURA would complain about personal matters during my visits. Tasha would have to wheel her back in.

I reach out a 2nd time. I spoke to LAURA over text. Shared my devastating news of a miscarriage. She was kind enough to text back. She was however very vague on what to expect, or do with a miscarriage. Understandably, I wasn't in her care.

I mentioned that we would like to try for baby #4 and asked what I should do and how long to wait. I also mentioned I no longer live in the area but are willing to make the drive to receive her services. She recommended I get labs immediately and said she would analyze them.

When I emailed her my labs, she never responded. So resorted to texting her to confirmed she received my labs.

THIS IS WHERE SHE GETS RUDE (I will include screenshots of our conversation) she replied to my message by saying "she is sick. She needs space." I thanked her, wished her well and waited. Meanwhile I went on her IG and checked emails to see if she shared news of her illness and perhaps I missed it. Nothing was there.

10 DAYS LATER I reached out over text to ask her if she would still be interested in working with us or if we should find someone new? She proceeded to tell me not to text her on her cell and wondered if our distance would be ok. I reminded her that we would be interested in working with her no matter the distance. She then proceded to tell me she has pneumonia, still healing and that she's not analyzing labs for free.

Mind you, I know these things aren't free. free was not an expectation! I've worked with them in the past. Her sudden personality shift could be due to her illness but communication is still necessary. How I am to know she is sick and then get upset for not knowing.

End result... she declined her services to us for asking her to communicate.

We personally own a business, there has been times when we were out of commission and could not attend to daily responsibilities. Many times we would post on social media or send out emails to inform folks weren't able to answer them in a timely manner. We would never assume our clients knew what was going on with us personally.

Tasha was my doula in 2018 when I had just moved across the country from NY-LA to start an intensive academic program while 6 months pregnant - a very exciting but also stressful and hectic time. I met with a few different doulas before meeting Tasha but knew almost immediately that she was special, and I'm so glad we contracted her services.

Aside from being warm and grounding, she is incredibly knowledgeable about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby-related, organized, dependable and professional. We had a few pre-birth meetings and many text message exchanges. Then on the evening I started to go into labor, Tasha drove up to West LA to be with me and keep me calm while my contractions increased in intensity. We walked around my complex together, talking about our lives and anything that would take my mind off the contractions. She drove home after a while and then a few hours later, around 2am I think, my husband and I drove to the hospital, and it turned out I was pretty dilated so they checked me in.

Tasha arrived soon after, bringing electric candles to make some relaxing lighting instead of the fluorescent hospital lights, as well as essential oils, healthy snacks and coconut water. She was wonderful throughout the labor which started out okay but turned difficult with the pushing - she talked the midwives and doctor out of a cesarian and eventually I had a healthy vaginal birth. My husband was so glad to have her there, she was firm and in charge but not overly intrusive in the process. In the video my husband took you can see Tasha celebrating my baby, keeping focused while we were delirious, saying, "guys! She took her first poop!"

I highly recommend Tasha's services!!

I found Laura when I was roughly 17w pregnant looking into midwifery care options in the South Bay. My interview at SBB felt so much more personal than the care I received from my OB up to that point, so the choice to go into care with Laura felt like an obvious one. Every prenatal and postpartum appointment was the highlight of my week rather than cause for anxiety and dread (as it was with my previous provider). Her accessibility, professional experience, and trust in the birth process left me feeling at ease leading up to (and during!) the birth of my sweet baby boy. Fast forward to about 3.5 months postpartum, I couldn't be more grateful for the support she provided during my pregnancy, birth, and initial postpartum period. SBB is 100% the right choice if you're looking for the best midwifery care in LA!

I can't say enough good things about South Bay Birth!! I was on the fence about doing a home birth and I am so glad we went for it. The postpartum care was the best!! Laura and her team are professional, informative, caring and have become like family!

Can't believe I haven't wrote this review yet. My baby is 14 months old and I'm kicking ass at this mom life, but I know it wouldn't have been easy without Laura & Tasha. They've educated, supported, and been with me from our first meeting. Although I had to be transferred due to being 42 weeks with no cervical change, Laura was with me through the whole process. I'm so thankful for finding South Bay Birth and can't wait to have more babies here.

Outstanding care! I would recommend them to my nearest and dearest.. I already do! If you want to feel excited about your birth and not scared by all the what ifs. The midwives at SBB are the smartest ladies I've met. They have answers and reasons for all your worries and curiosities. Every appointment was like chatting in your living room with your closest friends. I was excited to go because I learned so much about my body and baby every time. The appointments are 1hour of undivided attention from them, my husband loved going too. We were both new to the out of hospital experience and now it's the only way we want to experience healthcare again. They are so personalized and invested in your well-being, I'm sad I don't get to see them anymore.. I guess I'll just have to have another baby :)

1st thing they accept medical

Man where do I begin..... Covid hit and I was pregnant ok no problem but by the end it was becoming a reality that all my fears of the hospital would come true. I sat and prayed and had a friend refer me to Laura and Tasha mind you I was exactly 36weeks when I found them. They must've felt the spirit because I got a call back and they were willing to help me deliver!! in my mind I had envisioned an AA midwife but that didn't matter when I met these beautiful ladies!! They took care of me, helped me raise my super low levels the drs didn't care or even noticed about and were the best advocates I could have ever asked for! I told them my expectations for delivery and they delivered lol no pun intended!! I love these ladies with all my heart they helped me bring my baby girl into this world MY WAY!! Most importantly they kept me alive which was my biggest fear!! If I ever Big If lol if I ever do it again I won't even consider anyone else these are my gals for life!! I trust them with my life and little one!! I wish I could really put into words how much I appreciate them these ladies are light worker's and I could not have been more blessed to have worked with them!!

Tasha and Laura are an absolutely amazing duo for home birth!! They are always available and always have something to recommend for a pregnancy related discomfort. I have learned so much about pregnancy and my own body thanks to them and it is truly an amazing feeling.
My first birth was un medicated in a hospital. I felt I had a traumatizing delivery and had a very hard recovery postpartum.
My second baby was with Laura and Tasha, only 14 months after my first baby, and I felt amazing immediately after giving birth and postpartum. I feel my recovery has gone so well because of the preparation Tasha and Laura had given me.

If you are looking for a midwife to delivery your baby at home (or in a birthing center) I would 110% recommend them.

Looking forward to seeing them again with baby number 3

Although I had a great Obgyn & good experience delivering my first born at a hospital, I wish I switched to South Bay Birth a lot sooner. The prenatal, birth & post natal care were extraordinary.

I was on the 3rd trimester of my second pregnancy when I decided I wanted a midwife & a water birth. More than a water birth, I simply did not want to go to a hospital (even though this was pre Covid-19). From the moment we met Tasha we were impressed by her knowledge, professionalism & genuine care, which made convincing my husband to go along with my plan a little easier. ;) The transition to home visits was extremely convenient & made even better & special that Tasha & Beth were so patient & loving that our curious toddler could join in & hear her little brother's heart beat.

Our due date was early January, but baby decided to come 2 weeks earlier. We were settling into a new home & not ready. But Tasha & Beth were ready & by my side. They never once rushed, pressured or doubted me as the mother, or the process. They went above & beyond every step of the way to provide the BEST CARE for mom, baby & even the support system, as they know they all matter.
Their work continues even after the delivery, they follow up, they check on you and will provide a care that I assure you no hospital or Obgyn ever will.

I'll forever be thankful to Tasha & Beth for their services, their love & support. I hope every woman can get the same care I received by South Bay Birth.